Christmas was always a favorite time of year for Dara Whitley, growing up she knew the presents she asked for would find their way under her family’s tree.  She had a fortunate upbringing and knew her parents bent over backwards to ensure she and her siblings had whatever they asked for. For many families in …

Read More

A regular fixture each Wednesday at the Catholic Charities St. Maria’s Meals program on G Street, Frank* has been living on the streets for some time. Like many veterans downtown, he prefers to stay on the streets rather than in a shelter. With the help of his cane he is often seen greeting passersby and …

Read More